“I didn’t mean to punch you so hard in the nose,” said David, after martial arts practice finished for the evening.

No, I’m not some sort of masochist–I really don’t like getting punched in the face.

So, then why does my face keep finding itself in front of someone else’s oncoming fists?

Because I …

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The Next Step is Yours

There are books and DVDs for learning martial arts available online, but your best way to learn a martial art is from a martial arts instructor, so be sure to ask around or search martial arts online forums for places to train if your initial searches for schools near you …